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Do
you want to play?
Take it away is an
Arts Council initiative designed to help more people get involved in learning
and playing music. The scheme allows individuals to apply for a loan of up to
£2,000 for the purchase of any kind of musical instrument, and pay it back in
nine monthly instalments, completely interest free.
Take it away is
open to anyone aged 18-25, or if you are over 25 you can use the scheme to purchase an instrument for a child under 18 that is in full time education, but primarily designed to help those who
might otherwise be unable to afford an instrument appropriate for
their needs.
Our priorities
are:
·
to
encourage children and young people to develop their interests and skills in
music making
·
to inspire
new players of all ages to begin learning an instrument
·
to enable
those on lower incomes to acquire an instrument appropriate to their needs (or
the needs of their children)
Typical 0% APR
Offer subject to age and status.
Terms and conditions apply. Take it
away is operated by ArtCo Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arts Council
England. Registered address: Arts Council England, North East, Central Square,
Forth Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PJ
How do I Take it
away?
First, find an instrument that you want to buy. If you
don't know what you're looking for, call or email either store where we will be
able to give you help and advice in selecting the right instrument for your
needs.
Once you've made your decision, you can apply for a Take
it away loan to finance your purchase. You will need to bring a credit or debit
card with you in order to pay the 10% deposit. The application process takes no
more than a few minutes and, if approved, you can take your purchase away with
you there and then.
To apply for a loan you need to
be:
·
Aged 18-25, or over 25 but buying for a child under 18 that is in full time education.
·
A permanent UK resident
·
Hold a bank or building society
account capable of handling direct debit payments
·
if you are under 18, your
parent or guardian can apply for a Take it away loan on your behalf. Loans are
subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.
How
much can I borrow?
Loans are available
up to £2,000, or as little as £100. The loan amount can be a part-payment
towards an item that costs more than £2,000, or you can buy several lower value
items with a combined value of up to £2,000 or
more.
You will need to
pay a minimum 10% of the loan amount at the point of sale. The rest is then paid
back over nine months in equal instalments. There is no administrative charge or
handling fee when you take out the loan, so you will never be paying more for
your purchase than the ticket price.
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